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Reporting VerbsSet 23

1'I'm definitely going to the meeting. I really need to be there.' $\rightarrow$ He insisted on ..... to the meeting.

2My father said We will leave early tomorrow.

3What did the host pretend to receive at the beginning of the episode?

4Complete the sentence using the correct Reporting Verb:You said that you would be careful!You ..... to be careful.

5The teacher ..... to sit down.

6True or False:A reporting verb is a word used to describe an action, like 'run' or 'jump'.

7He just saw an advertisement in the newspaper,

8Had the advertisement for our product been better, more people would have bought it

9Sarah ..... me her brother was going to travel abroad.

10I didn't take your wallet,' she said.

11My father advised me to take any opportunities that I had.

12What did Frank Copeland declare about the race?

13Argue, claim, explain, criticize, suggest, propose, add, admit advice, exclaim, informed, insist, note, point out, are examples of .....

14Delia: it's very hot today. How about Swimming?Tia: Fine ..... I can't stand to do it

15"All this climbing stuff is made your mother very frightened, " he said.

16A:I want some string.B:What for?A: .....

17"You stole my bike" , he said.

18My parents suggested ..... apply for the job.

19We use the structure it+passive verb+clause with the verb of reporting.

20It will be said that a million years ago there were a lot more species of animals than there are now.

21"I claim that you took my money," she said to the housekeeper.

22"Can I have that?" ..... my best friend.

23'I'll do the report by Friday, for sure.'

24Choose the correct introductory verb: He said "I didn't take your bag." He ..... he took my bag.

25The following IS an example of a lead-in

26Why don't we check with Joel? .....?

27Gabriel ....., "I saw you in town yesterday."

28She says, "I eat mango a day."

29Identify the reporting verb in the following sentence:She said, 'I am going to the park.'

30Identify the reporting verb in this sentence: John promised to help me.

31Which indirect sentence is not correct?Taylor said, 'I took the money.'

32Choose the correct introductory verb: She said "I have a headache." She ..... she had a headache.

33"I didn't take your bike!" the boy said.

34The woman ..... that she had been in front of me in the line.

35The author claims .....

36I said "two fixed menus for us, please".I ..... our meal.

37"Would you like me to give you a lift to the station?" said Harry.

38I'm so glad that you attended my class, and I'm also glad that you could find the link easily.

39What is the indirect speech for 'I said to him, "Excuse me, sir."'?

40Action I told my friends I had tickets.

41They ..... if the book I was reading was interesting.

42The doctor told me ..... some exercise every day.

43If Jessica were promoted to city counsel, she would clean up city parks, ..... to small businesses and promote clean-energy policies.

44Use a reporting verb in this sentence: 'I will help you,' she said.

45Doctor:I can prescribe some sleeping pills if you think that would help.

46She ..... that she was not ready.

47What is the indirect speech for 'He said, "Take a taxi home."'?

48She ..... me, "Don't forget to bring your book."

49"Do you mind if I ask you about the project's budget?" When would you use this?

50The little girl ..... that she was lost.

51I won't buy this car.

52What is the reporting verb in this sentence? He asked if I was coming to the party.

53Would she ..... to visit me?

54Allah reveals to His Messengers ..... or .....

55Watch out! You shouldn't go in, that house looks haunted!They ..... into the house.

56Choose the Correct Narration:The teacher says, "Always speak the truth."

57Change the sentences using Reported Speech and the correct form of the verbs given. "Where did I leave my ticket? " , Mr Jones asked himself. (wonder)

58Jack ..... he was leaving then.

59Complete the sentence with an appropriate reported verb. She ..... us not to drink that water.

60Choose the correct reporting verbs.It is ..... that man first landed on the moon in 1969.

61Pedro ....., "I'm going out".